Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Montgomery City Neighborhood of Montgomery, AL from $500 (28 Rentals)

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Brentwood Estates
$665 - $900
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Brentwood Estates

3639 Woodley RdMontgomery, AL 36116
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The Eastern
$699 - $1,099
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The Eastern

4220 Strathmore DrMontgomery, AL 36116
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Greenbriar Apartments
$795 - $895
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Greenbriar Apartments

4604 Virginia Loop RdMontgomery, AL 36116
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Bristol Downs
$806 - $1,483
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Bristol Downs

4132 Carmichael RdMontgomery, AL 36106
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Magnolia Apartments
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$825 - $965
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Magnolia Apartments

4000 Governors DrMontgomery, AL 36111
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Cloverdale Estates
$845 - $1,325
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$845 - $1,325

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Cloverdale Estates

3453 Audubon RdMontgomery, AL 36111
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Zelda Pointe
$899 - $1,119
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Zelda Pointe

2845 Zelda RdMontgomery, AL 36106
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Cambridge Place
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Cambridge Place

2259 Bonaparte BlvdMontgomery, AL 36116
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Classic Villas
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Classic Villas

4581 Narrow Lane RdMontgomery, AL 36116
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South Montgomery City, Montgomery, AL Local Guide

Cheapest Available South Montgomery City Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Montgomery City area of Montgomery, AL is a Studio unit found at Ravenwood Apartments priced from $608. Brentwood Estates has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $665. Here are the most affordable South Montgomery City apartments for rent in Montgomery, AL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Ravenwood ApartmentsRavenwood EfficiencyStudio,1BA$608
Brentwood Estates1x1Brentwood Estates1BR,1BA$665
Midtown Oaks1/1.001BR,1BA$675
The Eastern1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$699
Governors Parc Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$735
Cedar Creek ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$750
Anthos at Belmont3580 McGehee Place Drive S1BR,1BA$780
Greenbriar Apartments1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$795

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Montgomery City, AL

As of June 17, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Montgomery City area is the $0.95 price per square foot The Gatsby Renovated Model at Zelda Pointe in the in the South Montgomery City neighborhood starting from $965. The second greatest value South Montgomery City apartment is the 1 Bed Model at Liberty Square starting at $850 with a $1.00 price per square foot in the South Montgomery City neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Montgomery City apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Zelda PointeThe Gatsby Renovated2BR,2BA$0.95
Liberty Square1 Bed1BR,1BA$1.00
3709 Le Bron Rd, Unit D3709 Le Bron Rd2BR,2BA$1.00
Brentwood Estates1x1Brentwood Estates1BR,1BA$0.85
Midtown Oaks1/1.001BR,1BA$0.90
Magnolia Apartments1BRMKT-1BR-Closed Kitchen1BR,1BA$1.17
Greenbriar Apartments1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.14
The Eastern1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.02
Anthos at Belmont3580 McGehee Place Drive S1BR,1BA$1.16
Governors Parc Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.19

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South Montgomery City, Montgomery, AL

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Among cities in Alabama for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Montgomery. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, family-friendliness, proximity to transit, walking, and biking. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Montgomery City Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in South Montgomery City?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in South Montgomery City is under $795.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in South Montgomery City?

The cheapest apartment in South Montgomery City is Ravenwood Apartments which is listed at $657, while the average apartment in South Montgomery City costs $5,417.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in South Montgomery City?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 10 regular apartments in South Montgomery City that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in South Montgomery City?

Cheap apartments in South Montgomery City have an average cost of $673 which is $4,744 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Montgomery City.

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